Jessie Corson Trust
Jessie Corson Trust is a private foundation based in Wheeling, West Virginia. In its 2025 filing, it reported giving $300,000 in grants to 10 organizations, all in Pennsylvania; the listed recipients include animal shelters, rescues, sanctuaries, and wildlife organizations.
Jessie Corson Trust at a glance
In short: Jessie Corson Trust gave $300K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $30K), mostly in Pennsylvania. 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $300,000
- +14.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- +11.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $30,000
- +3.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $22,500
- Total assets
- $5,036,901
- +1.3% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 10, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Jessie Corson Trust
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1 Bank Plaza, Wheeling, WV 26003
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Jessie Corson Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Humane Society of Somerset County ($60K). Together the top 10 received $300K.
Grant Size Distribution
44 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 37 grants of 44 (84%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2025 went to recipients in Pennsylvania.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Jessie Corson Trust open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 0 of 10 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. How we count
- 90% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 25% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 120% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $217K (2021) to $300K (2025). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $300K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Humane Society of Somerset County Somerset, PA | General Charitable Purpose | $60,000 |
| Zoological Society of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, PA | General Charitable Purpose | $50,000 |
| Beaver County Humane Society Center Township, PA | General Charitable Purpose | $50,000 |
| Hope Haven Farm Sanctuary Sewickley, PA | General Charitable Purpose | $40,000 |
| Washington Area Humane Society Eighty Four, PA | General Charitable Purpose | $25,000 |
| Animal Friends Inc Pittsburgh, PA | General Charitable Purpose | $20,000 |
| National Aviary Pittsburgh, PA | General Charitable Purpose | $20,000 |
| White Oak Animal Safe Haven White Oak, PA | General Charitable Purpose | $15,000 |
| Gray Paws Sanctuary White Oak, PA | General Charitable Purpose | $10,000 |
| Angel Ridge Animal Rescue Meadowlands, PA | General Charitable Purpose | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,036,901 | $452,633 | $377,590 | $300,000 | 10 | $315,157 | $435,935 | $263,279 |
| 2024 | $4,970,640 | $1,870,357 | $307,332 | $262,000 | 9 | $277,799 | $1,852,715 | $234,403 |
| 2023 | $3,408,530 | $433,683 | $264,948 | $229,263 | 8 | $246,983 | $415,718 | $235,311 |
| 2022 | $3,239,618 | $524,356 | $296,036 | $239,641 | 9 | $257,357 | $506,451 | $246,979 |
| 2021 | $3,011,523 | $1,019,365 | $265,194 | $216,791 | 8 | $235,423 | $1,000,641 | $258,273 |
| 2020 | $2,263,023 | $522,286 | $258,275 | $220,555 | 8 | — | $506,595 | $232,482 |
| 2019 | $2,003,120 | $2,170,029 | $22,851 | — | — | — | $155,482 | $231,980 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Jessie Corson Trust reported a distributable amount of $263K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the trust is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for animal-related organizations. The Zoological Society of Pittsburgh describes its mission as contributing to conservation of endangered and threatened species and fostering understanding and appreciation of wildlife. Beaver County Humane Society says its mission is to protect and enhance the lives of domestic animals and promote kindness and respect for living creatures. Hope Haven Farm Sanctuary describes rescuing farm animals and providing them with care and a safe place to live. Washington Area Humane Society says it provides shelter, safety, and care for abandoned and abused animals, with the goal of placing them in permanent homes. Animal Friends Inc describes work rescuing, rehabilitating, and rehoming animals, alongside education, advocacy, and affordable services. Angel Ridge Animal Rescue says it provides shelter, medical care, and food to abandoned, abused, and handicapped animals and promotes their adoption.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the trust made 10 grants totaling $300,000. Grant amounts ranged from $10,000 to $60,000, with a median grant of $22,500. The largest awards included $60,000 to Humane Society of Somerset County, $50,000 each to Zoological Society of Pittsburgh and Beaver County Humane Society, $40,000 to Hope Haven Farm Sanctuary, and $25,000 to Washington Area Humane Society. The 2025 filing lists the grants for general charitable purposes.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Jessie Corson Trust's only listed officer is Wesbanco Bank INC, Trustee on every filing since 2019 (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
Wesbanco Bank INC
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$28K (2020) → $29K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Henry W. Fulton Jr. (2021–2024) — Co-Fiduciary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $29K, to Wesbanco Bank Inc (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Jessie Corson Trust
How much does Jessie Corson Trust give each year?
Jessie Corson Trust gave $300K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $262K across 9 grants.
What is Jessie Corson Trust's typical grant size?
Jessie Corson Trust's median grant in 2025 was $22,500, and its average grant was $30,000, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Jessie Corson Trust give grants?
Jessie Corson Trust gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Pittsburgh, PA (3 grants).
Does Jessie Corson Trust give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Jessie Corson Trust's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (10 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Jessie Corson Trust's largest grantees?
Jessie Corson Trust's largest 2025 grantees include Humane Society of Somerset County ($60,000), Zoological Society of Pittsburgh ($50,000) and Beaver County Humane Society ($50,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 53% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Jessie Corson Trust?
Jessie Corson Trust reported $5.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $315K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $263K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Jessie Corson Trust fund?
No mission statement for the trust is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for animal-related organizations. The Zoological Society of Pittsburgh describes its mission as contributing to conservation of endangered and threatened species and fostering understanding and appreciation of wildlife. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Jessie Corson Trust?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Jessie Corson Trust's EIN?
Jessie Corson Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 37-6663674. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Jessie Corson Trust accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS August 12, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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